Who was Nathaniel Turner?

Nathaniel Turner (1638–1715) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Turner 1638–1715

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1638 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Died 31 Jan 1715 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Father Humphrey Turner

Mother Lydia Garnet Gaymer

Siblings Daniel Turner, James Turner, John Turner, John Turner Sr, Joseph Turner, Lydia Turner, Mary Turner, Nathaniel Turner, Rebecca Chamberlain, Thomas Turner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Humphrey Turner

Lydia Garnet Gaymer

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Children

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Biography

Nathaniel Turner was born in 1638 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of humphrey turner and lydia garnet gaymer. Nathaniel Turner passed away in 1715 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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1638

Birth of Nathaniel Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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1715

Death of Nathaniel Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Turner

This ancestor line traces from Bigorre, Pyrenees Atlantique, FRANCE (1020) to Scituate, MA, USA (1638) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Turner (1638–1715) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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